For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 249 students in 98577, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in 98577, WA is Raymond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98577 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98577, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98577, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
921 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Preschool
Special Education School
921 Commercial St
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Grades: PK
| n/a students
98577, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Learning Op Center (Cloc) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
303 4th St
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 538-2189
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
921 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2474
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2474
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
1016 Commercial Street
Raymond, WA 98577
(206) 942-3990
Raymond, WA 98577
(206) 942-3990
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98577, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98577, WA include Raymond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98577?
2 public preschools are located in 98577.
What is the racial composition of students in 98577?
98577 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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